| ID | 122013 |
| Title Proper | Eurasian sea |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Holslag, Jonathan |
| Publication | 2013. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Maritime disputes in Eastern Asia have been sending odd ripples of excitement through Western Europe for the past few years. Experts and policymakers claim that Europe cannot stay aloof. Some speculate that China might cut off trade routes in the event of a conflict and that Europe needs to collaborate with the United States to keep them open. A few go so far as to say that Europe's credibility as a security actor hinges upon the ability to send gunboats to the Pacific, and that it should build on the grand maritime tradition of member states such as the United Kingdom. Others assume that the European model of regional integration could be a way of settling the wrangling over the South China Sea. Maritime disputes in the East are, to be sure, a source of much uncertainty, and could escalate. But is this a reason for Europe to dive into the play pool of the Pacific powers? |
| `In' analytical Note | Survival : the IISS Quarterly Vol. 55, No.4; Aug-Sep 2013: p.155-176 |
| Journal Source | Survival : the IISS Quarterly Vol. 55, No.4; Aug-Sep 2013: p.155-176 |
| Key Words | Europe ; Asia Pacific ; Territorial Disputes ; Piracy ; Military Cooperation ; International Organisation |